Gene is the GREATEST singer. I could set and listen to him for hours. His music really tells a story. I am looking forward to seeing him again.. Forever a Fan. Patti
The great thing about true country music and not the crap of today is, the artist loved and respected who came before them Thus this vedio. Outstanding.
The greats don t need the lights, pyro, or the smoke and mirrors. It is what it is. And raw talent will always win out out. Thanks for posting this. In this video he was asked can you get this. Not out of dis-respect but out of admiration. Gene got it and got it good. With nothing but 3 accoustic guiatars.
wow what a great singer Gene really is to sing so beautiful off the cuff like that, truly greatness!! I just heard him on the opry a short time time ago and he still sings Farewell Party the same way.
I always wonder about the locations of some of Gene's shows in all the videos we enjoy of his.
I know he's at The Opry this year - which he's not in this video of course. It's great to see the audience so appreciative of him especially here . His fabulous distinctive voice and his staying faithful to good pure country makes him so outstanding. Thanks again for posting GWS. - Paula
I had this as Ricky Skaggs & Friends but I like this version better. Love seeing the crowd go crazy on the standing ovation at the end and Gene telling them THEY are great! What a gracious man.
What a wonderful voice and Gene sounds as good today as he did when he recorded this song. Wow - when he hits those high notes he just outdoes everyone else. I love comparing him to the other artists here - who are great themselves - and Gene just outshines them all.
A voice and a guitar. How amazing. Talent will win out over smoke and mirrors any night of the week.
starr522 3 months ago 2
I love this one, Great combination.
magbrown1 4 months ago
These young singers beside Gene dont have that blue sliding notes in theys singing.
Gene is the last generation of its kind
steinsteel 6 months ago
Gene Watson will be at Paragon Casino, Marksville, LA 6/4/11.
taxman9922 9 months ago
Only one Gene Watson,he's great.
gstep848 9 months ago
Gene is the GREATEST singer. I could set and listen to him for hours. His music really tells a story. I am looking forward to seeing him again.. Forever a Fan. Patti
pattijoe53 10 months ago
Where is this type of country music gone to...Who the hell wants to hear the crap they are putting on the radio these days.
Sterling401 1 year ago
I am sitting here with a huge grin - just listen to this!!!! CLASSIC!
jimmyglen 1 year ago
This is a great song and sung by a great country artist. Gene seems like such a sweet person. I LOVE THE 80's and early 90's so much!
caswell1000 1 year ago
wow.
toonful 1 year ago
Gene is so humble. I hope he realizes how awesome he is!
norbie6 1 year ago
4 Magnificent musicians..... Of course he can "Git itt!!"
lettermen1 1 year ago
Gene Your Great .. all over smooch...
onstageagain 1 year ago
I was rather 'impressed' by the young boys tallent, BUT sorry, they are not even in the running when Gene started to sing!
bluecatsuit 1 year ago 2
The BEST OF THE BEST!!!!Gene Watson and Farewell Party! Thanks Mark
dollydimple1000 1 year ago
gene watson the best kept secret in country music what a great great talent.
dwarf2 1 year ago
Got to be his best of the best, but ricky made enjoyable with a medley, always the greatest of all time.
farmladyful 1 year ago
Gene Watson and Ricky Skaggs great talent with two so so singers
biltom 1 year ago
He sings Farewell Party the same way as when I first heard it and also like he did it when I saw him live 18 months ago. Ageless talent.
ramey58 1 year ago
i think his voice is just getting better with age.
heatseeker213 2 years ago 4
Me too! He like fine wine.
latachia888 1 year ago
Very enjoyable clip. It was cool of Ricky to give a nod to the great Lloyd Green for his classic steel guitar break in Farewell Party.
shobudsteeler 2 years ago 2
At least one artist has a real guitar here. The other two instruments sound so shallow or tinny????
As usual Gene with his golden voice totally Awsome!! Good job on the real guitar Mr Skaggs!!!
luvkountry 2 years ago
Another classic performance from Gene.
thank you.
belleray2 2 years ago 5
The great thing about true country music and not the crap of today is, the artist loved and respected who came before them Thus this vedio. Outstanding.
starr522 2 years ago 3
Cool love tks
lindalovesal 2 years ago
This is country, not what I saw on the CMA's the other night!!
teresahoopsdetroit 2 years ago 10
those awards were revolting excuse me while I throw up
stashnut73 2 years ago 3
I agree 100%!
latachia888 2 years ago
@teresahoopsdetroit those awards were a great big JOKE!!!!!!!!!!!!
copperhead29 1 year ago
What can you say but Thank You
starr522 2 years ago 4
Wow, GW's voice didn't change at all over the years did it?!
yearling4 2 years ago 8
His voice didn't cange, no. In fact, it may have gotten even better.
ramey58 2 years ago 8
Oh How Could You Not Love These Guys Together...What Great Music...Thanks So Much. The Jukebox Girl
TheJukeboxGirl 2 years ago 4
The greats don t need the lights, pyro, or the smoke and mirrors. It is what it is. And raw talent will always win out out. Thanks for posting this. In this video he was asked can you get this. Not out of dis-respect but out of admiration. Gene got it and got it good. With nothing but 3 accoustic guiatars.
starr522 2 years ago 7
Someone please tell me who that young guy is,I have been trying to find some of his music.....
sharon30512 2 years ago
that guy on the end is James Bonamy! Hope this helps you out!
luckystars2632 2 years ago
The elder statesman hit the high note!
highnrising 2 years ago 7
hey mark, im still listening:) once i start it goes on and on,, :)
alwayssme 2 years ago 5
whew get chills still at those last few notes. awesome,
alwayssme 2 years ago 3
You sure you like this one Nancy?
ramey58 2 years ago
humm lol :)
alwayssme 2 years ago
farewell party my all time fave, ty
alwayssme 2 years ago 3
i luv tracy byrd :)
alwayssme 2 years ago
lov it :)
alwayssme 2 years ago
This is a beautiful video! The music is just great. Wonderful tribute to Gene Watson and friends. Thanks for posting
lilidoucet 2 years ago 6
Where are the voices like Gene's in todays music?Great singing.
pprinkey 2 years ago 18
@pprinkey
How about Vince Gill. One of the greatest country singers ever, at least to me.
skipper8257 1 year ago
wow what a great singer Gene really is to sing so beautiful off the cuff like that, truly greatness!! I just heard him on the opry a short time time ago and he still sings Farewell Party the same way.
kraigkasten 2 years ago 18
GREAT!
rrbowes 2 years ago 7
Thanks for this video. I just love it. The first guy who sings has a great voice too. Who is he?
Margaret
magbrown1 2 years ago 4
That would be James Bonamy.
llcrabb 2 years ago
This is a brilliant video Thanks
Margaret
magbrown1 2 years ago 6
Please disregard my last comment. It was meant as an e mail and I posted it by mistake.
What a wonderful video with Gene Watson as usual. Thanks for sharing with me Ramey. The music on this video is just beautiful!!
lilidoucet 2 years ago 3
The continuation of the special tribute to Gene Watson... not sure you got the opening number. It said I had a wrong address.
lilidoucet 2 years ago
Thank you ramey58 so much for posting, this is just fantastic simply great.
Elizabeth.
eamorgan123 2 years ago 3
ty ramey, loved this
alwayssme 2 years ago 3
This is a very nice video-Gene is so loved by other country singers & so respected as he deserves -Thanks again Mark for sharing-
Mitzi
zhvoto 2 years ago 6
fantastic, thank you for sharing
1989k1947 2 years ago 3
I always wonder about the locations of some of Gene's shows in all the videos we enjoy of his.
I know he's at The Opry this year - which he's not in this video of course. It's great to see the audience so appreciative of him especially here . His fabulous distinctive voice and his staying faithful to good pure country makes him so outstanding. Thanks again for posting GWS. - Paula
-Paula
PaulinaRena 2 years ago 2
Thank you ramey58 for sharing this video. I love Gene Watson and this is my favorite song by far by him.
Ron
xlinda1949x 2 years ago 5
Thanks, I enjoyed that. And everytime I hear him sing Farewell Party, I love it a little more.
LoveConway 2 years ago 4
I had this as Ricky Skaggs & Friends but I like this version better. Love seeing the crowd go crazy on the standing ovation at the end and Gene telling them THEY are great! What a gracious man.
stone3006 2 years ago 10
Amen, Stoney. Exactly what I would have written if you hadn't beat me to it. Mark.
ramey58 2 years ago
What a wonderful voice and Gene sounds as good today as he did when he recorded this song. Wow - when he hits those high notes he just outdoes everyone else. I love comparing him to the other artists here - who are great themselves - and Gene just outshines them all.
Thanks so much for posting. - Paula
PaulinaRena 2 years ago 4